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Elevating the Senses: A Symphony of Wine and Art Pairings
  • by Greg Martellotto

Elevating the Senses: A Symphony of Wine and Art Pairings

People are always talking about pairing wine and food and there’s anxiety about how to get it right. Most of...

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The Ultimate Guide for Thanksgiving Pairings, Selected by OUR Expert Sommeliers
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Ultimate Guide for Thanksgiving Pairings, Selected by Big Hammer Wines Expert Sommeliers

With tart cranberry sauce, meaty brown gravy, and flavorful pumpkin pie alongside the Thanksgiving turkey, finding the right wine to...

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Wine Dinner Party
  • by Greg Martellotto

Dinner Party 101: How to Choose the Best Wine Pairing for the Evening

Dinner parties are back! And we couldn't be more excited. The wait has been long - our inability to not...

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Beach, Please! The Hottest Summer Wines to Savor
  • by Greg Martellotto

Beach, Please! The Hottest Summer Wines to Savor

Summer is a time to unwind, relax, and enjoy the sun-kissed days with friends and family. And what better way...

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The 6 Italian Rosés You Should Be Drinking
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 6 Italian Rosés You Should Be Drinking

Summer means rosé. And, when it comes to Italian wine, we don’t say rosé - we say, Rosato! In Italy,...

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Father’s Day Wine Gift Guide, Chosen by Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Father’s Day Wine Gift Guide, Chosen by Wine Experts

Which one reminds you of your dad more? 1. He is a sophisticated collector, with a cellar full of vintage...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide for Wine Moms
  • by Greg Martellotto

Mother's Day Gift Guide for Wine Moms

As Mother's Day approaches, many of us are trying to find the perfect gift to show our love and appreciation...

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5 Perfect Date and Wine Pairings for Valentine's Day
  • by Greg Martellotto

5 Perfect Date and Wine Pairings for Valentine's Day

All you need is love… and a bottle of wine. Or maybe just the bottle of wine! Every year, we...

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We Asked Our In-House Sommeliers:  What Are You Reveling on Super Bowl Sunday?
  • by Greg Martellotto

We Asked Our In-House Sommeliers: What Are You Reveling on Super Bowl Sunday?

The Super Bowl is an unrivaled US cultural sensation, one of the few events in American athletics that are well-loved...

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Here's Why You Should Reconsider Buying Wine At The Supermarket
  • by Greg Martellotto

Here's Why You Should Reconsider Buying Wine At The Supermarket

Did you know that nearly ⅔ of all wine sold in the US is sold in grocery stores and supermarkets?...

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The 12 Best Wines to Drink in 2023
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 12 Best Wines to Drink in 2023

Hi dear wine friend, The beginning of the year brings with it new opportunities, new purposes to fulfill, new challenges,...

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We Asked Our Wine Experts: What Bottles Are You Gifting for the Holidays
  • by Greg Martellotto

We Asked Our Wine Experts: What Bottles Are You Gifting for the Holidays

Everything about the Holidays should be holly and jolly, but sometimes, at least when it comes to buying presents, it doesn’t...

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